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Lookin at possibly buyin a new boat and some I am considering offer a version with winged rear bench vs straight bench or split bench. What are the pro's and cons of the winged style. I posted here as I would imagine more on here use their boats for dual purpose than most anywhere else with all the flooded timber in Arkansas. Thanks in advance.
I'm wondering the same. Mine has a straight seat, but if a person went to a larger boat and motor the split angled seat, I would think, would be better. My 542 wareagle is a nice size to duckhunt out of, but I would like to have something larger to fish out of, maybe a 754. It's a pretty tough decision to pick a dual purpose boat.
The angled seat is more comfortable running but my next boat will have the pods in the back with dry storage in one and a livewell kn the other.
This is the one that caught my eye.
Lowe Boats - Hunting Boats - Frontier 1650 DLX - Aluminum Hunting Boats and Duck Hunting Boats | Jon Boats
I like it has the livewell and some storage but is also very open.
Had a Polarkraft with the v back seat. 14 foot boat and it was easier to run while sitting on the v, but it took up some of the length from front deck to back seat and limited the length of rods that I could carry in bottom of boat. Ended up doing an overhaul and took out back seat and put in a new seat and a rod box, liked it much better. This may not be a problem you are worried about and it may not be an issue with a 16'.
look at excel boats.com best boat on the water and woods ,second to none!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good point, but I am currently fishing a 3 bench boat and can't lay rods flat now. Do appreciate the thought and will keep in mind.
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Get a cheap weldbilt for duck hunting and a cheap fixer upper bass tracker. It's nearly impossible to have a dual purpose duck fishing boat. First in a woods duck boat you want something smaller and nimble with open floor. And the exact opposite for a fishing boat. But if I were to choose it would be a 1648 of what ever all welded brand you want.
I agree with arkansaskiller, at least 1648 with rod/gun box and live well.
Just bought me a excel 17/51 F4 duck boat, has a 60hp yamaha four stroke on it, love the boat, would not trade it for anything else in the way of a tin boat. i have already got it set up for fishing the way i like a boat set up, lots of storage in this boat, the pod seats are the way to go, much more comfortable for me than the straight seats.
I agree with arkansaskiller as well on size, but for a duck/fishing boat I would keep it as open as possible. Never have seen the winged rear seat before if it had storage and livewell that would be handy. I have a 648ldv wareagle with pods and really like it, but I would have loved to have had the option to have storage under the seat. I dont like gun boxes in my duel purpose boat they just fill up with junk.
Thanks guys for the responses. I am looking at some specific brands due to dealer reputation and service. Wish Excel and War Eagle had a good dealer around here.
Only one word EXCEL!!!
Big River Marine
Bill Burnett
870-635-0202
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Pro Staff-- Southern Pro Tackle, Meatgetter Jigs, Minner Critters, Ozark Rods, and Crappieholic Apparel.
Excel is one bad to the bone boat, I just got mine about a month ago, and I love the F4, I got mine rigged out pretty much ready to go, I love the break away transom since I fish in stumpy old lake Conway a lot. Tough, I don't think they come any tougher than a excel. Hands down excel is the best tin boat on the market in my opinion, I sold a war eagle to get a excel and don't regret it one bit.Quote:
Originally Posted by BigRiverMarine
That winged rear bench would be nice for drivin but tough to fish off of.
just put a mount in the floor for a pedestal for fishing!!!!!!!!!!
I have an Xpress 15' duck boat with pod seats and a gun box that also has PVC pipe running into the passeger seat pod. Makes it so you can put 4 6'6" rods in the "gun box". It ahs pod seats, but they are square. I wish they were angled, that is my only complaint with the pod seats. I have it set up for spider rigging this time of year, and remove everything and duck, and deer hunt out of it during the winter. It is one of the best dual purpose boats I have found.
Also the best part f the boat is the rhino lining.
i have a 1860 viper stalker excel , i have mine set up for fishing !!!! it handles rough water great,does not get you wet and has the smoothest ride i have see in a metal boat ,it his one tough boat !!!!!! there is no comparison to a war eagle period!!!!! check them out at excel boats.com then call big river marine. bill will treat you so many ways you will have to like some off them !!!!!!!!!
I sell the Excel, and would appreciate your business if you would call me. I'll get you a great price for being a C.C member. I've sold several to members on this board, and working with a few more!!!!!
Big River Marine
Bill Burnett
870-635-0202
Member-- Tri-State Crappie Anglers
Pro Staff-- Southern Pro Tackle, Meatgetter Jigs, Minner Critters, Ozark Rods, and Crappieholic Apparel.
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Big River Marine
Bill Burnett
870-635-0202
Member-- Tri-State Crappie Anglers
Pro Staff-- Southern Pro Tackle, Meatgetter Jigs, Minner Critters, Ozark Rods, and Crappieholic Apparel.
You aren't to far away to save yourself some money, and I have the best boat, PERIOD!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by huntinslabs
Big River Marine
Bill Burnett
870-635-0202
Member-- Tri-State Crappie Anglers
Pro Staff-- Southern Pro Tackle, Meatgetter Jigs, Minner Critters, Ozark Rods, and Crappieholic Apparel.
Does excell make a tunnel hull boat??
If I travel up there to you and buy it, will you come to me for the scheduled service I would need?? If so I will come see you when I am ready.Quote:
Originally Posted by BigRiverMarine
On a serious note, I have thought about it. But just that, come time for needing service I would be stuck at the eternal end of the line and I understand that and the reason behind it. I have even thought about just buying the motor local, but seems to be ya get a better deal on a complete package.
Just take it in for service every January. After duck season and before fishing season. Or August when its too danged hot to fish much anyway.